Author Artist Illustrator - Mark Ed received a degree in fine art and illustration from the Philadelphia School of Art in the 1970's, and is a prolific artist and musician. Many of his works are housed in private collections throughout the country as well as the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art permanent collection. His books are inspired from personal experience, some that involved family loss, and other books inspired by a desire to share with others the simplicity of the moment and the inner gratitude for all of life's small blessings.